Question 1

Transistors contain a huge number of integrated circuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.

Accepted Answer

A)   utility
B)   application
C)   operating system
D)   communicationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

________ memory cards are removable storage devices that let you transfer digital data to a computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ memory cards are removable storage devices...

Question 5

The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   RAM
B)   ROM
C)   USB
D)   CPUE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Universal serial bus (US
B)  
B)   Parallel
C)   FireWire
D)   EthernetE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

Accepted Answer

A)   VGA
B)   USB
C)   HDMI
D)   RGAE) None of the above
F) B) and C) C

Question 8

The length of time it takes for a processor to request, locate, open, and deliver information stored in RAM is measured in ________.

Accepted Answer

nanosecond...

Question 9

Each pixel on the newest 4K and 8K resolution TVs and monitors is actually made up of four yellow, red, blue, and green ________.

Accepted Answer

subpixels;...

Question 10

Only desktop computers contain drive bays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Keyboards that display on-screen when text input is required are known as virtual keyboards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The operating system controls how your computer functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a mobile computing device.

Accepted Answer

A)   display
B)   hard drive
C)   memory module
D)   CPUE) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 14

Which of the following ports has the fastest data transfer rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   SVGA
B)   FireWire 800
C)   USB 3.1
D)   DVIE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Bit is short for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   binary digit
B)   byte
C)   kilobyte
D)   megabyteE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A connectivity port that looks a bit larger than a phone jack is known as a(n) ________ port.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Everything a computer does is broken down into a series of 0s and 1s.
B)   When referring to computers, every number, letter, or special character consists of a unique combination of 8 bits.
C)   Bit is short for binary digit.
D)   A single bit can represent a single letter.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

Accepted Answer

A)   motherboard
B)   arithmetic/logic unit
C)   peripheral unit
D)   input unitE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following categories of software do you use directly if you need to write a research paper?

Accepted Answer

A)   Application
B)   System
C)   Machine language
D)   DevelopmentE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Looking at Computers: Understanding the Parts

Transistors contain a huge number of integrated circuits.

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Joysticks and steering wheels are examples of ________ controllers.

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Apple's macOS and Microsoft Windows are examples of ________ software.

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________ memory cards are removable storage devices that let you transfer digital data to a computer.

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The area that holds all the startup instructions the computer needs to start is ________.

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Which port is the most common port used to connect input and output devices to a computer?

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Which computer port transmits audio and video without the need for compression?

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The length of time it takes for a processor to request, locate, open, and deliver information stored in RAM is measured in ________.

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Each pixel on the newest 4K and 8K resolution TVs and monitors is actually made up of four yellow, red, blue, and green ________.

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Only desktop computers contain drive bays.

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Keyboards that display on-screen when text input is required are known as virtual keyboards.

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The operating system controls how your computer functions.

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The ________ is the biggest power consumer on a mobile computing device.

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Which of the following ports has the fastest data transfer rate?

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Bit is short for ________.

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A connectivity port that looks a bit larger than a phone jack is known as a(n) ________ port.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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The ________ contains the central electronic components of the computer.

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Today's CPUs run at speeds measured in kilohertz.

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